Chapter 7
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People ยท 371 exercises
Problem 47
\(A 10\) -meter telephone pole casts a 17 -meter shadow directly down a slope when the angle of elevation of the sun is \(42^{\circ}\) (see figure). Find \(\theta,\) the angle of elevation of the ground.
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Problem 48
Determine whether u and v are orthogonal, parallel, or neither. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle 15,9\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\langle-5,-3\rangle \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 48
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1.$$\mathbf{u}=\langle 0,-2\rangle$$.
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Problem 48
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$8\left(\cos \frac{5 \pi}{6}+i \sin \frac{5 \pi}{6}\right)$$
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Problem 49
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1.$$\mathbf{v}=\langle-1,1\rangle$$.
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Problem 49
Determine whether u and v are orthogonal, parallel, or neither. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=-\frac{3}{5} \mathbf{i}+\frac{7}{10} \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=12 \mathbf{i}-14 \mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 49
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$3.75\left(\cos \frac{3 \pi}{4}+i \sin \frac{3 \pi}{4}\right)$$
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Problem 50
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. $$\mathbf{v}=\langle-2,2\rangle$$
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Problem 50
Determine whether u and v are orthogonal, parallel, or neither. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=-\frac{9}{10} \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=-5 \mathbf{i}+\frac{3}{2} \mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 50
Two ships leave a port at 9 A.M. One travels at a bearing of \(\mathrm{N} 53^{\circ} \mathrm{W}\) at 12 miles per hour, and the other travels at a bearing of \(\mathrm{S} 67^{\circ} \mathrm{W}\) at 16 miles per hour. Approximate how far apart the ships are at noon.
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Problem 50
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$1.5\left(\cos \frac{\pi}{2}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$
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Problem 51
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1.$$\mathbf{v}=\langle-24,-7\rangle$$
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Problem 51
Find the value of \(k\) such that the vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=2 \mathbf{i}-k \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 51
A triangular parcel of ground has sides of lengths 725 feet, 650 feet, and 575 feet. Find the measure of the largest angle.
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Problem 51
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$2\left(\cos 120^{\circ}+i \sin 120^{\circ}\right)$$
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Problem 51
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. If any three sides or angles of an oblique triangle are known, then the triangle can be solved.
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Problem 52
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1.$$\mathbf{v}=\langle-9,12\rangle$$.
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Problem 52
Find the value of \(k\) such that the vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=8 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=2 \mathbf{i}-k \mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 52
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$5\left(\cos 135^{\circ}+i \sin 135^{\circ}\right)$$
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Problem 52
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. If a triangle contains an obtuse angle, then it must be oblique.
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Problem 53
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1.$$\mathbf{v}=4 \mathbf{i}-3 \mathbf{j}$$.
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Problem 53
Find the value of \(k\) such that the vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{array}{l} \mathbf{u}=\mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j} \\ \mathbf{v}=7 k \mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j} \end{array}$$
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Problem 53
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$\frac{5}{2}\left[\cos \left(-30^{\circ}\right)+i \sin \left(-30^{\circ}\right)\right]$$
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Problem 53
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. Two angles and one side of a triangle do not necessarily determine a unique triangle.
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Problem 54
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. $$\mathbf{w}=\mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}$$.
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Problem 54
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$\frac{1}{4}\left[\cos \left(-45^{\circ}\right)+i \sin \left(-45^{\circ}\right)\right]$$
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Problem 54
Can the Law of sines be used to solve a right triangle? If so, write a short paragraph explaining how to use the Law of sines to solve the following triangle. Is there an easier way to solve the triangle? Explain. \(B=50^{\circ}, \quad C=90^{\circ}, \quad a=10\)
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Problem 55
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. $$\mathbf{w}=2 \mathbf{j}$$.
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Problem 55
Find the value of \(k\) such that the vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=-3 k \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=-6 \mathbf{i} \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 55
The lengths of the sides of a triangular garden at a university are approximately 160 feet, 150 feet, and 140 feet. Approximate the area of the garden.
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Problem 55
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$\sqrt{12}\left(\cos \frac{3 \pi}{2}+i \sin \frac{3 \pi}{2}\right)$$
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Problem 55
Given \(A=36^{\circ}\) and \(a=5,\) find values of \(b\) such that the triangle has (a) one solution, (b) two solutions, and (c) no solution.
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Problem 56
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. $$\mathbf{w}=-3 \mathbf{i}$$.
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Problem 56
Find the value of \(k\) such that the vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=4 \mathbf{i}-4 k \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 56
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$\sqrt{48}(\cos 0+i \sin 0)$$
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Problem 57
Find the projection of \(\mathbf{u}\) onto \(\mathbf{v}\). Then write \(\mathbf{u}\) as the sum of two orthogonal vectors, one of which is \({\mathrm{proj}_v}\mathrm{u}.\) $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle 2,2\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\langle 6,1\rangle \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 57
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$3\left[\cos \left(18^{\circ} 45^{\prime}\right)+i \sin \left(18^{\circ} 45^{\prime}\right)\right]$$
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Problem 57
Use the given values to find the values of the remaining four trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) \(\cos \theta=\frac{5}{13}, \quad \sin \theta=-\frac{12}{13}\)
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Problem 58
Find the projection of \(\mathbf{u}\) onto \(\mathbf{v}\). Then write \(\mathbf{u}\) as the sum of two orthogonal vectors, one of which is \({\mathrm{proj}_v}\mathrm{u}.\) $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle 4,2\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\langle 1,-2\rangle \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 58
Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$6\left[\cos \left(230^{\circ} 30^{\prime}\right)+i \sin \left(230^{\circ} 30^{\prime}\right)\right]$$
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Problem 58
Use the given values to find the values of the remaining four trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) \(\tan \theta=-\frac{8}{15}, \quad \csc \theta=\frac{17}{8}\)
5 step solution
Problem 59
Find the projection of \(\mathbf{u}\) onto \(\mathbf{v}\). Then write \(\mathbf{u}\) as the sum of two orthogonal vectors, one of which is \({\mathrm{proj}_v}\mathrm{u}.\) $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle 0,3\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\langle 2,15\rangle \end{aligned}$$
3 step solution
Problem 59
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. Two sides and their included angle determine a unique triangle.
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Problem 59
Use a graphing utility to represent the complex number in standard form. $$5\left(\cos \frac{7 \pi}{9}+i \sin \frac{7 \pi}{9}\right)$$
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Problem 59
Write the product as a sum or difference. \(6 \sin 8 \theta \cos 3 \theta\)
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Problem 60
Find the projection of \(\mathbf{u}\) onto \(\mathbf{v}\). Then write \(\mathbf{u}\) as the sum of two orthogonal vectors, one of which is \({\mathrm{proj}_v}\mathrm{u}.\) $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle-5,-1\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\langle-1,1\rangle \end{aligned}$$
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Problem 60
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. In Heron's Area Formula, \(s\) is the average of the lengths of the three sides of the triangle.
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Problem 60
Use a graphing utility to represent the complex number in standard form. $$12\left(\cos \frac{3 \pi}{5}+i \sin \frac{3 \pi}{5}\right)$$
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Problem 60
Write the product as a sum or difference. \(2 \cos 2 \theta \cos 5 \theta\)
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Problem 61
Use the Law of cosines to prove each identity. (a) \(\frac{1}{2} b c(1+\cos A)=\left(\frac{a+b+c}{2}\right)\left(\frac{-a+b+c}{2}\right)\). (b) \(\frac{1}{2} b c(1-\cos A)=\left(\frac{a-b+c}{2}\right)\left(\frac{a+b-c}{2}\right)\).
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